Gerardo “Jerry” Mathews-Vega

Served as both theory and clinical instructor for Vocational Nursing students, covering Foundations of Nursing, Pharmacology, and Medical-Surgical Nursing.

Delivered comprehensive wound care to a caseload of 60 clients, managing treatment for pressure injuries, fractures, diabetic, venous, and arterial ulcers, post-surgical incisions, and wounds requiring negative pressure therapy (wound V.A.C.).

Provided nursing care and oversight for 50 adults with developmental disabilities in an adult day health care program, supporting daily health needs and promoting functional independence.

Delivered direct patient care and supervision for 7–10 inmates in the men’s Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) at Salinas Valley State Prison, addressing complex mental health and medical needs within a correctional setting.

Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care for a fluctuating caseload of 30–45 hospice patients across the Greater Los Angeles Area, coordinating symptom management, end-of-life support, and interdisciplinary services.

Delivered nursing care to 20 adult residents with mental illness transitioning from institutional settings to community-based residential living, supporting stabilization, medication management, and psychosocial adaptation.

Provided skilled nursing care in a 35-bed Sub-Acute Unit for patients requiring endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, including respiratory support, monitoring, and complex care coordination.

Served as a Licensed Vocational Nurse providing direct care to 40 Alzheimer’s patients, leveraging two years of prior CNA experience; later transitioned to MDS Assistant, supporting resident assessments and care planning for approximately one year.